William Bentinck (Royal Navy officer)

William Bentinck
Governor of Saint Vincent
In office 1798–1802
Monarch	George III
Preceded by	James Seton
Succeeded by	Henry William Bentinck
Personal details
Born	(1764-06-17)17 June 1764
Died	21 February 1813(1813-02-21) (aged 48) Saint Petersburg, Russia
Military service
Allegiance	Britain
Branch/service	Royal Navy
Years of service	1783–1813
Rank	Vice-Admiral of the Blue
Commands	HMS Assistance HMS Adamant HMS Phaeton HMS Tremendous
Battles/wars	American Revolutionary War French Revolutionary Wars Glorious First of June Napoleonic Wars

Vice-Admiral William Bentinck FRS (17 June 1764 – 21 February 1813) was a Royal Navy officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Saint Vincent from 1798 to 1802. During his long career in the navy, he eventually rose to the rank of Vice-Admiral of the Blue.